Do you have reflux? Is there alternative treatment?

[stacyrg2 350]

And my surgeon told me that if all else fails and my acid reflux is still really intense I can always go back and get the gastric bypass

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But I personally don't think it would come to that

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I hope it never gets that bad for you, but it definitely can. I had no reflux before surgery and I now have 2 spots of esophageal erosion and GERD that is uncontrolled with medication. I never wanted malabsorption, but that's where I'm headed. I hope conversion to bypass cures my problem!

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[BarrySue 602]

I know I'm not the norm, but the sleeve actually solved my reflux issues. I had horrible reflux before surgery, and laying horizontal pretty much guaranteed I was going to wake up with bile in the back of my throat. I was TERRIFIED if it becoming worse after surgery. However, I have never ever had a single instance of reflux since I got the sleeve. There was nausea in the beginning like everyone else, and occasionally I have vomited if I drank too soon after eating, but no reflux. I never even had to take any anti-acid meds. It's wonderful.

Awesome! How far out are you?

I just hit my 10 month mark

[Kendell Thatsme 39]

This is my problem i have acid reflux i don't know if its considered bad.I was told by the nut to go with the bypass because of it but i want the sleeve. i read stories how it will get worse I'm still unsure what to do.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

FYI ... there's another active thread right now where members are discussing GERD and sleeve vs. bypass.

Some of you may be interested in hearing WLS patients' post-op experiences with GERD for both surgeries.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/367927-help-sleeve-vs-rny/